Worker killed at Holt operations

A man has been
killed at St Andrew Goldfields’ (SAS) Holt property located about 60 kilometres
east of Timmins.

The worker, who
was employed with contractor Orbit Garant Drilling, was killed when he was
struck by a tree.

The OPP have
responded and are investigating the incident in conjunction with the Ministry
of Labour, Orbit Garant, and the mining company.

"We are very
saddened by this news and our sincere condolences go out to the family, fellow
workers, and friends," Duncan Middlemiss, St Andrew’s president and CEO,
said in a news release. "SAS is fully engaged in the ongoing
investigation, as well as providing support to family and employees at the mine
site, as well as to Orbit as it may be required. We remain committed to the
health and safety of our employees and contract employees on all of our
sites."

St Andrew Goldfields
currently operates the Holt, Holloway and Hislop Mines in the Timmins area, producing
100,000 ounces of gold for 2013, and is continuing exploration activities.